Excerpt from A Treatise on the Social Compact
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Whether the nature of fociety admits of any fixed and equitable rules of government, fuppofing mankind to be fuch as they are, and their laws fuch as they might be made. In this invelliigation I (liall endeavour conllantly to join the confiderations of natural right and public intereft, fo that juflice and utility may never be difunited. This being premifed, 1ftiall enter on my fubject, witiiout expatiating on its importance. I f.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate relationship between the individual and the state, exploring the nature of political authority and the limits of its reach. The author argues that individuals, in order to protect their natural rights and ensure their well-being, form a social contract that creates a political community. Within this community, the general will of the people serves as the foundation for legitimate authority, ensuring that the laws and actions of the state align with the interests of its citizens. However, the author also acknowledges the potential for the general will to be misguided or manipulated, emphasizing the importance of mechanisms to prevent the tyranny of the majority. Ultimately, this book provides a thought-provoking examination of the delicate balance between individual freedom and the authority of the state, offering valuable insights into the foundations of political legitimacy and the challenges of governance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330785140_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330785140
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